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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.69, 14,553.02 and 5,829.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.69, 14,553.02 and 5,829.95 is: 8,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.69 : 14,553.02 = 5,829.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.69/14,553.02 = 5,829.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.69x = 14,553.02 × 5,829.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.69x = 84,843,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,843,277.03/10,545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.30

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